| Maithili Sharan Gupt (1886-1964) was a well-known Indian nationalist poet recognized as the Rashtra Kavi (National Poet) and honored for his literary works. |
| He was a member of the Kankane clan from the Gahoi Baniya community. |
| Gupt wrote patriotic poems in simple language using the Khadi Boli dialect of Hindi. |
| He supported the Indian National Congress in their efforts to free India from British rule. |
| After India gained independence, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament). |
| Gupt did not favor formal education and chose to study languages independently at home. |
| His first major work, 'Rang mein Bhang,' was published in 1910. |
| Themes in his poetry included historical events, communalism, and patriotism. |
| Notable works by Gupt include 'Jayadrath Vadh' and 'Saket.' |
| He established the Sahitya Sadan Press in 1920. |
| Praised by Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and Jawaharlal Nehru for his patriotic poetry. |
| He actively joined the Indian Independence Movement and endured imprisonment. |
| Gupt had a preference for Bundelkhandi cuisine and had a personal cook named Girdhari who traveled with him. |
| Despite being from a prosperous family, his father faced substantial financial losses. |
| Originally named Mithiladhip Nandansharan Gupt, later abbreviated to Maithili Sharan Gupt. |
